ANALYSIS OF SOVIET RUBBER TOURNIQUET

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP81-01044R000100030002-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 12, 2001
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: March 19, 1951
• Content Type: REPORT

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
INFORMATION REPORT
COUNTRY Korea/USSR
SUBJECT Analysis of Soviet Rubber Tourniquet
DATE DISTR. Mar 1951
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NO. OF ENCLS.
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DATE SUPPLEMENT TO
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Both X-ray diffraction and infra red absorption tests show that the elastomer
is natural rubber.
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2. The major pigment loading is whiting [calcium carbonated , constituting roughly,
hhalf of the weight of the compound. The identity of the loading pigment was
established by X-ray diffraction. Asiing a known weight of sample gave the
concentration of the whiting.
The-material showed a tensile strength of 860 lbs per square inch and an,
ultimate elongation of 1+30%. These properties are characteristic of a
distinct undercu.re, but this may have been intentional in order to secure a
low modulus and high elongation. The tourniquet is probably quite adequate
for its intended purpose.'
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